SUNY

State University of New York

 Purchase (Westchester)southeast southeastern south southern

 Manhattan State University of New York's SUNY Princeton Review's Best Northeastern Regional Colleges Neuberger Museum of Art Performing Arts Center SUNY - Purchase University College

914-251-6000 
SUNY - Purchase College is located at 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY 10577, just 20 miles north of Manhattan in Westchester County. Purchase College, part of the State University of New York's (SUNY) network of 64 universities and colleges, was founded in 1967 by Governor Nelson Rockefeller who envisioned a major publicly funded university system. Purchase would uniquely combine, on one campus, conservatory training in the visual and performing arts with liberal arts and sciences programs. The site selected was a 500-acre working farm, originally the property of Judge Thomas Thomas, a Revolutionary War hero. In bringing two styles of education, traditional liberal arts and science programs and conservatory based arts programs into close contact on one campus, Purchase College’s founders hoped to inspire an appreciation for both intellectual and artistic talents in all students.

Purchase College today enjoys a world-class reputation for its arts programs and high rankings for its liberal arts and sciences programs. The college attracts students and faculty from around the world seeking a place where they can develop their talents, expand their minds and prepare for a life of creative independence.

The focus and diversity at Purchase College is notable. The 4,000 students and 300 faculty members here are not passive culture appreciators, they are active culture generators. By choosing to come here, individuals make a conscious decision to pursue their studies and their careers in a more intense environment.

Princeton Review named Purchase College as one of the Best 361 Colleges. The College is also included in America's Best 100 College Buys, the Unofficial Biased Guide to the 328 Most Interesting Colleges, and it is one of the 151 colleges in the Princeton Review's Best Northeastern Regional Colleges. And graduates of Purchase College rank among the most famous, the most successful and the most satisfied. Our graduates are also among the most sought after – by businesses, social organizations and cultural institutions throughout the country.

Located at Purchase College, the Neuberger Museum of Art and The Performing Arts Center are celebrated internationally for their excellence in the Arts.

    The Neuberger Museum of Art
    The Neuberger Museum of Art is celebrated internationally for its commitment to modern, contemporary and African art and for its excellent exhibitions and programs. The Museum is among the ten largest museums in New York State, and is the eighth largest university museum in the nation. It is housed in a spacious, contemporary facility designed by the world-renowned architects Philip Johnson and John Burgee.

    The Performing Arts Center
    The Performing Arts Center, a five-theatre complex at Purchase College, is the major professional, non-profit arts presenter in the Southeastern New York, Southwestern Connecticut region. It presents over 100 professional music, dance and theatre performances, and many special events. In addition to public events, the Performing Arts Center is a frequent location for major motion picture shoots, and hosts about 150 days of classical music recording each year. The conservatory and academic divisions of Purchase College use the facility, as do many of the area's major arts organizations.


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 Valhalla (Westchester)central mid

 New York State White Plains fully accredited SUNY educational institution Valhalla Main Campus Mahopac Mount Vernon New Rochelle Ossining Peekskill Port Chester Shrub Oak Tuckahoe White Plains Yonkers Cross County
Roosevelt High School Getty Square (EOC) SUNY - Westchester Community College

914-606-6600 
SUNY - Westchester Community College is centrally located on 218 rolling, wooded acres at 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, New York 10595. Courses are offered during the day, in the evening, and on the weekends, as well as at twelve convenient extension sites around the county. Many courses are available during summer sessions as well as in the fall and spring semesters. In addition to credit courses leading to associate degrees or certificates, Westchester Community College offers a full range of noncredit courses for students of all ages to sharpen their skills and broaden their interests.

Westchester Community College is fully accredited and a member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Its college curricula are registered and approved by the New York State Education Department. The College is one of 30 community colleges affiliated with the State University of New York (SUNY). Westchester Community College is sponsored locally by the County of Westchester. Westchester Community College is more than just the county’s largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.

Enrollment Full and part-time college credit students number nearing 12,000. Continuing education students bring the total number served by the college each semester to more than 20,000. Precise statistics about the college's enrollment history can be found in the Institutional Research & Planning pages.

Faculty Westchester Community College’s faculty and professional staff have received more SUNY Chancellors Awards for Excellence than any other community college in the system. More than 98% hold masters or doctorate degrees in their fields. Student/faculty ratio is 16.1:1.

Degrees The college offers more than 50 associate and certificate programs. We have three types of associate degrees in 36 subject areas: the Associate in Arts for students transferring to four-year institutions in the liberal arts; the Associate in Science for those transferring to four-year institutions for business, math, science or health careers; and the Associate in Applied Science for those preparing to seek immediate employment, change careers or transfer. In addition, certificate programs typically requiring between 15 to 33 credits are offered in approximately 20 career fields.

Continuing Education The Continuing Education division offers courses for people of all ages considering career choices or changes or personal development; customized training for businesses; innovative programming for older adults; an exciting arts and culture series open to the public.

Extension Center Locations

    Valhalla (Main Campus)
    Mahopac
    Mount Vernon
    New Rochelle
    Ossining
    Peekskill
    Port Chester
    Shrub Oak
    Tuckahoe
    White Plains
    Yonkers
    Cross County
    Roosevelt High School
    Getty Square (EOC)

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 Albanystate capital

 12222  New York state capital UAlbany Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza New York State Museum and Library Pepsi Arena undergraduate graduate education nanotechnology Art Museum Performing Arts Center
Writers Institute SUNY - University at Albany

518-442-3300 
SUNY - University at Albany is located at 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222 - New York State's capital - the University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks. Located in the state capital, Albany is within minutes of the State Legislature, the courts, and headquarters for all service agencies of the largest state government in the nation. The city itself is a vibrant center for culture and entertainment. Its centerpiece is the Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza, a governmental center that includes the New York State Museum and Library and major performing arts and convention facilities. Albany is also home to the Pepsi Arena, a 15,000-seat venue for major entertainment and sporting events.

University at Albany was established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962. The University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and public service engages 17,000 diverse students in ten schools and colleges across three campuses.

With its ten schools & colleges, including our Honors College, the University at Albany has long been recognized for its selective undergraduate programs and nationally recognized graduate programs. With a research profile of over $200 million, it ranks among the nation's top public universities.

UAlbany students live and learn in the state's capital - an enriched environment for study, activities and work. There are numerous opportunities for real-world internships in government, law, health, finance, education, and business. The University is also an international center in the emerging field of nanotechnology.

Graduate Programs
Whether you are interested in pursuing your studies at the Master’s or the Ph.D. level, dedicated faculty and knowledgeable staff from our nine Schools and Colleges will help you decide whether graduate study at the University at Albany should become one of your educational goals.

    Small enough to work with you on a one-to-one basis, and large enough to have earned a national reputation for excellence in graduate education, we offer you opportunities to engage in research and scholarship along with the laboratories and library facilities that will help you complete your degree. Our racially and geographically diverse graduate student body of more than 5,000 students creates a lively intellectual and social atmosphere that will enhance your academic work.

    More than 2,000 full-time graduate students and 3,000 part-time graduate students study in 123 programs leading to advanced certificates and master's and doctoral degrees. Graduate students currently represent over 30 percent of the University's enrollment. Many graduate programs are nationally ranked.

On-Campus Attractions
Art Museum
Performing Arts Center
Writers Institute
Libraries
Athletics

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 Cobleskill (Albany)

 SUNY, Cobleskill, residential college, bachelor, associate, professional educational programs, Schools of Agriculture, Natural Resources, College, small college, working farm, Accreditation, education department, of the State University of New York SUNY - Cobleskill, College of Agriculture & Technology

518-255-5700 
SUNY - Cobleskill is located at State Route 7, Cobleskill, NY 12043. SUNY Cobleskill is a public, residential college offering bachelor, associate, and professional educational programs through its Schools of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business, and Liberal Arts and Sciences. It is located on 782 scenic acres just west of the state capital in New York’s tech valley. The College provides a small college experience at an affordable price for a diverse student body seeking a high quality, challenging, hands-on education in a nurturing environment.

The College places emphasis on integrating classroom instruction with strong internships and field experiences. Many experiential learning opportunities are available on campus through avenues such as a working farm, fish hatchery, equestrian center, outdoor recreational area, histotechnology laboratory, broadcast television studio, restaurant, and accredited preschool and child care center. The College has nationally recognized programs and faculty who engage in scholarship, often in collaboration with students, which serves to enhance the teaching-learning process.

SUNY Cobleskill is a significant economic driver, positively impacting the region’s quality of life by creating an educated workforce, forming partnerships with corporations and the community, and providing numerous cultural, athletic, and regional events.

    Accreditation
    SUNY Cobleskill is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The education department of the State University of New York registers all academic programs. SUNY Cobleskill is approved for awarding of the following degrees: Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), Associate in Applied Science (AAS), Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Science (BS), and Bachelor of Technology (BT).


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 Hudson (Columbia)

 SUNY, Columbia-Greene, Community College, Hudson, NY, higher education, college, graduates, SUNY Albany, SUNY New Paltz, Marist, C-GCC, students, State University of New York, four-year colleges, Accrediting SUNY - Columbia-Greene Community College

518-828-4181 
SUNY - Columbia-Greene Community College is located at 4400 Route 23, Hudson, NY 12534 in Columbia County. A serious choice in higher education is closer and more affordable than you think. We're sure you'll be pleasantly surprised to learn more about a college that's as serious as you are.

  • Our faculty has received seventeen prestigious Chancellor's Awards for Excellence in Teaching and has distinguished itself through research, authorship and leadership.

  • Nearly 90 percent of our graduates continue their studies or go directly into the job market.

  • Our transferring students have gone on to institutions such as Yale, MIT, Brown, the University of California, SUNY Albany, SUNY New Paltz, RPI, Marist and the College of Saint Rose.

  • According to New York State studies, C-GCC students who continue their education at State University of New York four-year colleges continually demonstrate a high rate of success, usually placing among the top three of SUNY's thirty community colleges.
  • All this and more from a college renowned for its small, intimate environment and a commitment to nurturing each student with individual attention. We offer a diversity not only of cultures and ethnicity but of opportunities. Whether your goal is to be a secretary or a lawyer, an automotive technician or a teacher, a sculptor or an accountant, the dominant themes at Columbia-Greene are excellence and the opportunity to attain your dream.

      Accrediting Bodies

      The Middle States Commission
      on Higher Education
      3624 Market Street
      Philadelphia, PA 19104


      New York State Board of Regents
      Room 110 EB
      Albany, NY 12234


      NATEF, National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, Inc. 13505 Dulles Technology Drive Herndon, Virginia 20171

      NLN National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission 61 Broadway 33r Fl. New York, NY 10006


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     Poughkeepsie (Dutchess)

     DCC Poughkeepsie 12601 Hudson River Valley Associate's degrees lowest tuition New York State College baseball Division III World Championships engineering RPI Medal scholarships Rensellear Polytechnic Institute SUNY - Dutchess Community College

    845-431-8000 
    SUNY - Dutchess Community College (DCC) is located at 53 Pendell Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1595 in the beautiful Hudson River Valley. DCC is situated on a 130-acre hilltop campus with fantastic scenery and a park-like setting. Graced with lovely buildings and facilities, the campus is also enhanced by beautiful landscaping and a broad array of sculptures and other art. On fair-weather days, many of the College’s 8,000 students can be seen strolling along the walkways or studying in one of the many attractive outdoor settings.

    SUNY - Dutchess Community College, has been serving the residents of Dutchess County and the Hudson Valley for almost 50 years. We have the lowest tuition of any college or university in the state. Currently we offer Associate's degrees and Certificates in over 60 academic areas of study. Our curriculums include career-oriented programs as well as those designed for successful transfer to a four-year college or university. You will find a complete description of our academic offerings in the “Academics” section of our website.

    Dutchess Community College, founded in 1957, provides open access to affordable, quality post-secondary education to citizens of Dutchess County and others. As a comprehensive community college, DCC offers college transfer and occupational/technical degree programs, certificate programs, lifelong learning opportunities, and service to the community. The College provides educational experiences that enable qualified students to expand their academic capabilities and further develop thinking and decision making skills.

    The campus has grown over the years, winning numerous awards for its beauty and ease of access. We foster the educational experience through an excellent faculty who love teaching. The advanced technology “Smart Classrooms,” state of the art library, and the “one-stop shopping” of our student services center ensure that our students can achieve their educational and career goals. Please come and visit our campus - we offer campus tours regularly, and would be happy to arrange a visit.

    One of our finest trademarks is the success of our graduates. DCC boasts an alumni family of more than 32,000 individuals, and almost 75% of these people make their home in the Hudson Valley. Some of the region's most prominent civic and community leaders are Dutchess graduates, and in many families there are second and third generation DCC students.

    Summary about Dutchess Community College

      DCC has the lowest tuition of any college or university in the state.

      One-third of Dutchess County public high school graduates from 2005 attend DCC. This percentage is the highest of any other community college in the state, and is a testament to how highly the community values the benefit of a Dutchess education.

      Of all Dutchess County residents who attend State University of New York (SUNY) colleges, 66% are enrolled at Dutchess Community College. Of all residents who attend a college in New York State full-time, 44% attend DCC. That number rises to 71% for part-time students.

      Ninety-six percent of DCC graduates who transfer to a State University of New York college or university graduate with a four-year degree.

      The Charles and Mabel Conklin Scholarship for Academic Excellence brings the top ten percent of the most academically talented high school graduates from Dutchess County to the College.

      Our College baseball team, the Falcons, is the first community college team ever to go the Division III World Championships for three years in a row.

      Four DCC athletes were named academic all-Americans for fall 2005 semester.

      More than 70% of the area’s nurses and healthcare workers graduated from our nursing program.

      Class sizes at Dutchess are small, with the average class size being less than 20 students.

      Dutchess was the first college in the state to offer a comprehensive jointly-registered transfer program in teacher education (with SUNY New Paltz), covering birth through twelfth grade.

      In 2003, DCC was recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency for its work to conserve energy. We are the only community college ever to be awarded the EPA’s Energy Star Partner Award.

      Many DCC students take advantage of College study abroad opportunities during their semester breaks. Faculty organize these international experiences, and recent study sites have included trips to South America, Greece, Italy, Australia, England, and Jamaica.

      Three 2004 engineering graduates received prestigious RPI Medal scholarships to study engineering at the Rensellear Polytechnic Institute. Our transfer students consistently achieve honors at RPI for their academic work.

      Part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system.

      Accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges.

    The faculty at DCC have a strong commitment to student success. Their dedication, coupled with our fine facilities and very affordable tuition, make Dutchess Community College an excellent choice for your college degree. Please contact us, either through this website, our on-line application or registration form, or in person by telephone or visit. We would be happy to answer any questions you have, and show you why Dutchess Community College is the college of choice for the residents of Dutchess County and the surrounding area. Press blue button to explore Dutchess Community College.

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     Buffalo (Erie)

     14260 SUNY's Crown Jewel UB research-intensive public university largest State University research orientation scholarship bachelor's master's doctoral degree tuition fraction cost Association American Universities SUNY - University at Buffalo

    716-645-2000. 
    SUNY - University at Buffalo is located at 17 Capen Hall, Buffalo, NY, 14260. Academic excellence is the foundation for the many diverse intellectual, cultural, and societal contributions that UB makes every day.

      Innovative and Dynamic
      The University at Buffalo is a premier research-intensive public university. UB is the largest and most comprehensive university center in the State University of New York system and the first public university in New York to be admitted (in 1990) into the Association of American Universities, joining North America’s other leading research universities. UB is a leader and an innovator in higher education and in beneficial discoveries. Our work in education, research, and service is guided by our mission to improve the quality of life for the people of our region and to the world at large.

      A new paradigm for Discovery
      Through the University at Buffalo 2020 strategic planning process, UB is taking control of its future, determining where it is going and how it is going to get there. With input from faculty, the university has identified, and will invest in, nine areas of strategic strength that, along with a commitment to academic excellence, will be the foundation elevating UB to the ranks of the nation’s top public research universities.

      Prominent University
      The University at Buffalo began in a few lecture rooms in 1846. It was a private institution for one hundred sixteen years before it accepted a public role. What had already grown into a fine regional university soon became a research-intensive institution of national stature. This private-public heritage endows the University at Buffalo with a special character: great independence of spirit in the service of the people of New York and the nation.

      Academic Strengths
      Our strengths in medicine, engineering, and computer science enable us to conduct multidisciplinary research and provide education at a level of excellence that few universities can match. The faculty of UB’s professional schools share an unusually strong research orientation with their counterparts in the arts and sciences, and together they have established an outstanding record of research, scholarship, and creative activity.

      University at Buffalo offers its students an abundance of learning choices. With over 300 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, we have more academic opportunities than any other public institution in New York or New England. Our study abroad programs, internship opportunities, and special major programs (which you can design for yourself) allow UB students to develop the education they want.

      At UB, we take pride in offering our students the best and most exciting learning environment. Our commitment to cutting-edge research and diverse creative activity is part of our interdisciplinary approach to education. From our state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities, to our experienced and committed faculty, to our investment in integrated technology resources, students graduate from UB with degrees that count and experiences that prepare them for the careers of the 21st Century.

      As a public university, our tuition is only a fraction of the cost of attending a private college or university. There are also many scholarships and assistantships available - so both undergraduate and graduate students will have the opportunity to minimize debt after graduation. In all ways, a UB education will prepare you for the career and life you're seeking.

      Summary Facts
      University at Buffalo - The State University of New York, founded 1846, is the largest and most comprehensive in the 64-campus State University of New York system. UB is a member of the Association of American Universities.

        Comprehensive, research-intensive public university dedicated to Academic Excellence
        Research $267 million (2005)
        Patents Awarded 61 (2001–05)
        President John B. Simpson
        Student Body 27,220 (fall 2005)
        18,165 undergraduate
        9,055 graduate and professional
        Degrees 6,701 (2004–05)
        Faculty 1,601 full-time (Fall 2006)
        Alumni 186,424 in 122 countries
        Employment 6,488 full-time
        2,146 part-time
        Operating $926.6 million (2005)
        Endowment $463 million (June 2005)
        Economic Impact $1.25 billion per year
        Athletics Division I, Mid-American Conference
        Mascots The Bulls (Victor E. and Victoria S.)

        Spectrum of Programs
        84 undergraduate degrees 184 master’s degrees 78 doctoral degrees 4 professional programs College of Arts and Sciences Architecture and Planning Dental Medicine Education Engineering and Applied Sciences Law Management Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Nursing Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Public Health and Health Professions Roswell Park Cancer Institute Graduate Division Social Work More

        Improving Life With Discovery
        UB spends more than $267 million annually on research, seeking knowledge that leads to new cures, improved processes, stronger materials, faster computers, smarter software, smaller machines, and thousands of other improvements to life that flow from a great research university.

        Discovery into Innovation
        UB faculty inventors have contributed to the invention of:

          Implantable cardiac pacemakers
          Nicotine replacement chewing gum
          PSA test for prostate cancer
          Automated handwritten zip code scanners
          “Smart” concrete
          Photodynamic cancer therapy and promising new drugs

        We Move the World
        Our 186,424 alumni live in every state and in 122 countries around the world. Among our celebrated graduates: NASA’s lead astronaut for medical issues, the Minister for Higher Education in the People’s Republic of China, the founder of Miramax Films, the Washington Post’s Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist.

        Pride of Place
        North Campus
        Amherst, New York
        1,192 acres, 146 buildings

        South Campus
        Buffalo, New York
        154 acres, 53 buildings

        Downtown Campus
        Buffalo, New York
        Various sites including Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Research Institute on Addictions, Educational Opportunity Center, Anderson Gallery, and the Jacobs Executive Development Center.

    UB Around the World
    UB is one of the most attractive destinations for international students: we rank eleventh in the U.S. in international enrollment. We also send our students out into the world: nearly 10 percent of UB students study abroad, five times the national average.

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     New York Citymanhattan bronx brooklyn queens staten island midtown mid town big apple

     10036, Optometry, Manhattan, New York State, New York City, SUNY College, optometry, outpatient eye and vision care facilities, University Eye Center, Vision Science (MS/PhD) SUNY - State College of Optometry

    212-938-4000 
    SUNY - College of Optometry is located at 33 West 42nd Street, NY, NY 10036 in Manhattan, New York State. Founded in 1971 in New York City, the SUNY College of Optometry provides state-of-the-art education in the theory and contemporary practice of optometry. With primary emphasis placed on the excellence of its academic programs and faculty, the College also includes one of the country's largest outpatient eye and vision care facilities, the University Eye Center. Students receive an unparalleled clinical experience.

    In addition to its professional program, the College offers graduate research degrees in Vision Science (MS/PhD) and post-graduate clinical residency programs. With more than 15 scientists involved in interdisciplinary projects, the College has gained an international reputation for excellence in innovative vision science research.


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     liberal arts professional technical engineering business literature medicine agriculture performing arts human services campuses New Yorkers nation's largest system of public higher education Empire State College Colleges Southern Hudson Valley SUNY - State University of New York

    518-443-5555 
    About SUNY
    "The magnitude of our potential is breathtaking. The Power of SUNY is not confined to one or two dots on the state’s landscape, or to a cluster of institutions. We are literally all over the map, with 64 unique learning environments for every type of student, every stage of life, and every kind of passion. SUNY is truly a universe of knowledge, encompassing every field of human inquiry - disciplines that range from music to mechanics, and perspectives from the molecular to the macroeconomic.

    "Like the global marketplace, SUNY is “always on” - constantly seeking, generating, analyzing, and sending knowledge back into the world through informed citizens, revitalized communities, and experts who transform entire sectors. Whether it’s a forestry program upstate, a nanotech center in the capital region, a fashion institute in Manhattan, or a marine studies center on the shores of Long Island, SUNY’s reach and impact is without peer. SUNY faculty and alumni are Nobel Laureates, members of the National Academy of Sciences, and Pulitzer Prize winners.

    "SUNY was born out of a commitment to opportunity and access, and designed to meet diverse needs across a vast geographic landscape. We reflect both the land grant mission reborn and a distinctly New York impatience with the status quo. Throughout our history, we’ve shown a willingness to throw open doors, embrace new thinking and commit to brighter ideals.

    "On the pages of our strategic plan, we present our Big Ideas not as hopes, but as firm intentions. Why do we believe that SUNY, unique within American higher education, can best achieve these goals? Because of the extraordinary Power of SUNY."

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     New York State

     Harpur College Decker School Nursing Thomas J. Watson Engineering Applied Science Graduate School advanced-degree  doctoral extensive Carnegie Foundation Advancement Teaching top 50 public universities Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine SUNY - Binghamton University

    606-777-2000 
    SUNY - Binghamton University is located one mile west of the city of Binghamton and is a short drive from major urban centers in New York and neighboring states. The University is 45 miles from Ithaca, 70 miles from Syracuse, 190 miles from Philadelphia, and 200 miles from New York City.

    Binghamton University is one of four university centers within the State University of New York - and, as The Fiske Guide to Colleges points out "Binghamton has become the premier public university in the northeast because of its outstanding academic programs . . . and its commitment to undergraduates." Overall, we enroll 14,373 students in programs leading to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. Our curriculum, founded in the liberal arts, has expanded to include selected professional and graduate programs.

    Binghamton University consists of Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Community and Public Affairs, the School of Education, the School of Management, the Decker School of Nursing, and the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science. The Graduate School administers advanced-degree programs in these schools, but both our undergraduate and graduate students are taught by the same outstanding faculty. Twenty-six specialized research centers attract scholars from around the globe to Binghamton's modern campus.

    Binghamton University - Fast Facts

      Ranked as a doctoral extensive school by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

      One of five institutions recognized in internationalization selected by the Association of International Education.

      Innovative programs like Languages Across the Curriculum and area studies expose students to a world perspective. Nearly a fifth of our students study abroad. International students come from 96 countries.

      Faculty include a Pulitzer Prize winner, a National Book Award winner, Fulbright, Ford and Guggenheim scholars, and fellows in such professional affiliations as the National Academy of Science, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, American Psychological Society and American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

      U.S. News & World Report has named Binghamton among its top 50 public universities in the nation for the last ten years.

      Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine ranks Binghamton University #1 in value for out-of-state students and #5 for in-state students among public universities in the nation.

      In the past decade, sponsored research activity has grown from $16 million to $34 million per year.

      Binghamton undergraduate scores on professional certification examinations are consistently in the top 10 percent nationally.

      90,000 alumni world wide.

      Our faculty and students come from many cultures and backgrounds and represent a wealth of ideas. Add that to our excellent research library, outstanding computing facilities, superb performing-arts center and a wide assortment of course offerings.

    History
    Binghamton University opened its doors as Triple Cities College in 1946 to serve the needs of local veterans at the end of World War II. Originally located in Endicott, five miles west of the present campus, the fledgling school was a branch of Syracuse University. When the college was incorporated into the State University of New York four years later, it was renamed Harpur College in honor of Robert Harpur, a Colonial teacher, patriot and pioneer, who devoted his later years to settling the area around Binghamton. In 1965 the campus was formally designated the State University of New York at Binghamton.

    Campus Facilities
    The Binghamton campus is spread over 887-acres on a wooded hillside above the Susquehanna River and features physical facilities that are modern, attractive, accessible and exceptionally well maintained. A special campus feature is the Nature Preserve, a 190-acre forest and wetland area with a six-acre pond that adjoins the campus.

      Athletic Facilities
      Binghamton's extensive athletic facilities include two large gymnasiums, with swimming pools, an indoor track, and basketball, volleyball, and racquetball courts. FitSpace, a state-of-the-art fitness facility, is available to the entire campus community. Outdoor facilities include 26 tennis courts, a fitness trail, a new 400-meter track and soccer field, and numerous playing fields. Our new Events Center is home to basketball, as well as indoor track and tennis.

      Science Complex
      The four-building modern science complex includes a multi-climate greenhouse - one of the largest teaching and research facilities of its kind, divided into tropical, temperate, alpine, and desert zones and science laboratories equipped with some of the most sophisticated instruments and equipment available today.

      Performing Arts Complex
      Binghamton's excellent facilities for the fine and performing arts include a world-class performance complex, the Floyd E. Anderson Center for the Performing Arts. The center features the 1,200-seat Osterhout Concert Theater with a retractable rear wall to allow for lawn seating, and a 450-seat Chamber Hall for small stage productions and recitals. Concerts, plays, dance performances, faculty and student recitals, and guest artists are all showcased in the center.

      University Art Museum
      The University Art Museum has an Asian Art Gallery and a permanent collection of 3,000 art objects representing many periods and styles. On regular display are special traveling and loan exhibits as well as works of University artists.

      Academic Buildings
      Construction on two Academic Buildings was completed in 1998. These buildings, whose striking designs were featured in Progressive Architecture, are marked by expansive glass exteriors and modern classrooms, lecture halls and computing facilities. They are home to the School of Management, the Decker School of Nursing, and the School of Education and Human Development, as well as the Office of Admissions.

      University Union
      A new addition to the University Union, which serves as a focal point for student activities, opened in the spring of 2002 and is home to an expanded bookstore and dining area, as well as student services, clubs and media.

      Housing
      Residence facilities accommodate 5,500 undergraduates in a variety of housing arrangements. To maintain a personal and a friendly environment, residence halls are grouped into six collegiate units, each having its own academic, recreational and organizational life. Our newest, Mountainview, with its four residential buildings and collegiate center offers the most modern option for students. Freshmen who live away from home are required to live on-campus and are guaranteed.

      Accreditation
      Binghamton University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

      The Decker School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education and is a member of the CCNE and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

      The School of Management is accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business.

      The Watson School's electrical engineering and mechanical engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, and the school's computer science/information science program is accredited by the Computer Science Accreditation Board.

      In Harpur College, the Music Department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music; the clinical program in the Psychology Department is accredited by the American Psychological Association; and the Applied Behavior Analysis program became the first undergraduate program in the country accredited by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.

      The campus has a chartered chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, as well as a growing number of chapters of other national honor societies, including Golden Key.

    Binghamton is a top five best buys for public schools for in-state students in 2007 and #1 for out-of-state students according to Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine. Nearly a fifth of our students study abroad making us among the highest ranked in the nation among doctoral universities sending students abroad. Press blue button to explore SUNY - Binghamton University.


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     Middletown (Orange)

     10940, Community College, SUNY Orange, college, State University of New York, two-year college, degree nursing program, Public, private four-year colleges, graduates, academically gifted high school seniors, Newburgh Extension Center SUNY - Orange Community College

    845-344-6222 
    SUNY - Orange Community College is located at 115 South Street, Middletown, NY 10940 in the Hudson River Valley. SUNY Orange has touched the lives of countless numbers of the county’s 350,000 residents through its credit programs, non-credit programming and cultural events. As the needs of the community grow, the college will continue to play a significant role in the county’s endeavor to face the challenges and to profit from the opportunities that await it.

      SUNY Orange was founded in 1950 as the first county-sponsored community college in the State University of New York system. Orange Community College has earned its reputation as a pioneer and innovator in meeting the needs of its students and the area it primarily serves. SUNY Orange was the first two-year college in the nation to offer the associate degree nursing program and studies in electron microscopy; and in 1982, the college was the first community college to plan and co-sponsor with local chambers of commerce a business institute.

      Accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, academic credits can be earned through full- or part-time study in the day, evening, or both. The college offers three degrees: Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science. The college also offers extensive technical programs in career fields (with transfer options) and one-year certificates.

      Public and private four-year colleges actively seek our graduates for transfer into baccalaureate programs as third-year students. In cooperation with other educational agencies, the college also presents programs for academically gifted high school seniors, for business and professional people, and by special arrangement with nearby universities for graduate students.

      More than 420,000 people have enrolled in a wide range of credit and non-credit classes at the Middletown campus, the Newburgh Extension Center and satellite locations across Orange County . . . continued.

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     Troy (Rensselaer) (Rensselaer)

     SUNY, Hudson Valley, Community College, Troy, NY, students, faculty, Business, Health Sciences, college, student body, about Hudson Valley Community College, higher learning, Capital Region, certificate programs SUNY - Hudson Valley Community College

    518-629-4822 
    SUNY - Hudson Valley Community College is located at 80 Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy, NY 12180, Rensselaer County in the Capital Region of New York State. Hudson Valley Community College serves approximately 13,500 students each semester, and employs more than 630 full- and part-time faculty members. Currently the second-largest institution of higher learning in the Capital Region of New York State, Hudson Valley Community College offers more than 70 degree and certificate programs through its four schools: Business; Engineering & Industrial Technologies; Health Sciences; and Liberal Arts and Sciences.

      Although 80 percent of Hudson Valley's students come from the immediate Capital Region, the rest come from every county of New York State and many other states and foreign countries. The college ranks 52nd (as of the 2007-08 academic year) nationally in the number of associate degrees awarded annually, and has more than 65,000 alumni.

      Founded in 1953, the college is sponsored by Rensselaer County and is part of the State University of New York system. The college is governed by a 10-member Board of Trustees, which is appointed by the Governor (4), the Rensselaer County Legislature (5), and elected from among the student body (1).

      The college is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education and is a member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. All of Hudson Valley's programs are registered and approved by the New York State Department of Education. In addition, several of the academic programs are accredited by specialized national professional accrediting associations, such as the National League for Nursing, the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences and the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

      The college's Associate in Applied Science (AAS) and Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS) programs lead to immediate employment in industry, business, government and health agencies. The college's Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate in Science (AS) programs lead to transfer of students to four-year colleges and universities. In addition, the college sponsors a number of certificate programs that prepare students for selected occupational specialties . . . continued.

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     Suffern (Rockland)

     Suffern NY 10901 Rockland County Hudson Valley open admission door policy bachelor's advanced degrees marketable skills Certificate Programs SUNY - Rockland Community College

    845-574-4000 
    SUNY - Rockland Community College is located at 145 College Road, Suffern, NY 10901 in Rockland County - 25 miles NW of New York City - in the beautiful Hudson Valley. Rockland’s open admission policy reflects the College’s commitment to bringing educational, cultural and occupational opportunities within the reach of everyone in the community. This open door policy makes higher education accessible to all motivated students, regardless of previous experience or performance.

    At Rockland, your education is designed specifically for you. Individualized attention from our faculty and staff will help you discover your full potential. In addition, Rockland offers a vibrant student life with over thirty clubs and student organizations.

    Adult Learners
    Many adults who have already earned bachelor's and advanced degrees return to college at SUNY Rockland to brush up their marketable skills, or to learn new skills in fields that are in high demand. Other adult students may be entering college for the first time. To help ensure the success of adult students, the College offers Services to Adult Returning Students.

    Certificate Programs
    The Fast Track programs at SUNY Rockland are designed to help you earn career certification and get into the workplace quickly. In just two semesters of full-time study, you can earn a valuable credential that can launch your career in growth industries or serve as a springboard to associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees in related fields. Many of these certificates can be expanded to an associate's degree at any time.

      Bookkeeping/Office Administration
      Business - Office Technologies
      Business Studies
      Business - Entrepreneurship
      Computer-Assisted Design (CAD) in Architecture& Landscape or Animation
      Computer Information Systems/Computer Support
      Computer Web Development
      Culinary Arts
      Early Childhood Development
      Electronic and Computer Technology specializing in Communications, Audio, Microcomputers or CAD
      Fitness Specialist
      Paralegal Studies
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     Saratoga Springs

     12866, State College, north of Albany, Capital Region, colleges, arts and sciences, Higher Education, bachelor’s,  master’s degrees, college, SUNY degrees, locations in New York state, adult learners, college-level SUNY - Empire State College

    518-587-2100 
    SUNY - Empire State College is located at One Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, north of Albany in the Capital Region of New York State. Founded in 1971, Empire State College, State University of New York, is one of the university’s 13 colleges of arts and sciences, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. We are uniquely designed to serve adults pursuing associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The college offers affordable, SUNY degrees onsite at locations in New York state and abroad, as well as entirely online.

    You choose how, when and where you will study. When you take courses at Empire State College, you are among the 18,000 adult learners served annually by the college. We offer:

      Affordable SUNY Tuition

      Degrees that can be tailored to meet your education, career and personal goals

      A clear process for assessing and awarding credit for college-level learning from your work and life experience

      An independent study program, guided by outstanding SUNY faculty mentors, that allows you to study at your convenience

      “Transfer- friendly” policies

      Extensive resources for students via MyESC.

      Our online degree programs are industry leaders with more than 300 courses available.

      Our 60,000 graduates are proud that their degrees are current, relevant and marketable, often leading to promotions, new employment or master’s degree studies.

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     New Paltz (Ulster)

     12561, mid-Hudson Valley, nationally accredited programs in Art Education, Art History, Art Studio, Music, Theatre Arts, Undergraduate studies, graduate work, Graduate studies, college and university teaching, School of Business, School of Education SUNY - New Paltz, State University of New York

    845-257-3200 
    SUNY - New Paltz, State University of New York is located at 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz NY 12561, Ulster County in the mid-Hudson Valley. "We are the only residential public university in the mid-Hudson region. We offer undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts and sciences which serve as a core for professional programs in the fine and performing arts, education, health care, business, and engineering. Our location in the scenic Hudson Valley midway between the State Capital of Albany and metropolitan New York City provides unique opportunities for enriching our academic programs. We are a diverse faculty of distinguished scholars and artists who collaborate across the disciplines and professional areas to inspire our students to a love of learning, a meaningful engagement with the life of the mind, and an involvement in public service."

    SUNY New Paltz Academic Divisions

      College of Liberal Arts & Sciences School of Business
      School of Education
      School of Fine & Performing Arts
      School of Science & Engineering
      The Graduate School

    The School of Fine & Performing Arts comprises nationally accredited programs in Art Education, Art History, Art Studio, Music, and Theatre Arts. Approximately 100 full and part time faculty members, actively involved in creative work, performance, and independent scholarship, teach and train 800 student majors.

    The School of Fine and Performing Arts is committed to providing a significant range of opportunities to research, study, create, produce, perform, and present ideas and issues of the arts, so that students can explore how aesthetic experiences offer particular insights and ways of communicating in and about the world.

    Undergraduate studies prepare students for graduate work and employment in many dynamic cultural professions. Graduate studies prepare students for college and university teaching and other professional careers in the arts.

    Press blue button to learn about the departments and programs, facilities, the Dorsky Museum, and more about SUNY New Paltz, State University of New York.


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     12561, Business Programs, undergraduate, graduate degrees, accounting, finance, marketing, information and knowledge management, 4-year, co-ed, residential, regional college, state assisted, liberal arts, technical studies, Accreditation, Graduate School SUNY - State University of New York at New Paltz

    845-257-7869 
    SUNY - New Paltz is located at 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz NY 12561, Ulster County in the mid-Hudson Valley. The village of New Paltz was founded in 1677 by French Huguenots. The contemporary buildings of the landscaped campus are a fitting contrast to the historic structures of the community and of the farmlands and vineyards beyond. Nestled between the historic Hudson River to the east and the majestic Shawangunk Mountains to the west, New Paltz provides some of the most breathtakingly beautiful countryside on the east coast. The community is surrounded by the fertile farmlands of the Wallkill River Valley and hill upon hill of apple orchards and vineyards, making the region one of the prime apple-growing and wine making areas in New York State.

    Teachers And Scholars Of New Paltz
    At the heart of New Paltz is its faculty - top quality educators who choose New Paltz for its student-centered environment and its commitment to academic excellence. In classrooms, labs and libraries, New Paltz faculty demonstrate that their top priority is guiding students to test their abilities, expand their horizons, and realize their potential. New Paltz faculty members expect - and are expected - to be active scholars in their fields. Their research and investigations keep them on the leading edge in their fields. Their research and opinions appear in the regional and national press as well as scholarly journals. By incorporating their scholarship and real world experience into the classroom, they ensure a rich, lively and constantly developing learning experience for students.

    New Paltz's Business Programs
    New Paltz's business programs combine strong fundamentals with a solid liberal arts foundation.The school offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in accounting, finance, marketing, international business, management, and information and knowledge management. The school aggressively promotes student success by incorporating teamwork on real-world applications with connections to regional and international businesses.

    Facts at a Glance

      New Paltz was founded 1828 as the New Paltz Classic Academy, New Paltz is the 99th oldest collegiate institution in the country.

      The President of new Paltz is Steven G. Poskanzer, A.B., cum laude, from Princeton University; J.D. from Harvard University Law School.

      New Paltz is located in New Paltz, NY; (population 11,300) in Mid-Hudson, midway between Albany and NYC; exit 18 off the New York State Thruway (I-87).

      The campus is on 216-acres set in the beautiful Hudson River Valley, settled next to the nation's oldest street with its original houses just blocks from campus; 50 non-residence buildings, 13 residence halls; 376 acre Ashokan Field Campus on the Ashokan Reservoir.

      New Paltz is a very competitive, 4-year, co-ed, residential, regional college, state assisted, liberal arts/professional/technical studies.

      Academic Programs & Schools
      New Paltz is a comprehensive, regional college conferring both the baccalaureate and master degrees. In addition, pre-doctoral certification in Educational Supervision and Administration is offered. The college consists of the Schools of Education, Fine and Performing Arts, Business, Science and Engineering, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. There are 100 undergraduate and 50 graduate programs offered at New Paltz.

      College Activities
      There are over 800 leadership opportunities for students, more than 130 clubs and organizations for student involvement, NCAA Division III athletics, national renowned fine and performing arts programs.

      Enrollment
      Our total enrollment for Fall 2004 was 7,603 with 6,191 undergraduates and 1,412 graduates.

      Faculty - Fall 2004
      294 full-time, 83% holding a Ph.D. or terminal degree

      Accreditation
      Middle States, New York, National Association of Schools of Music, American Chemical Society, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology, American Speech-Language & Hearing Assn, Computer Sciences Accreditation Board, National Association of Schools of Art and Design, National Association of Schools of Theatre, NCATE.

    Press blue button to learn about SUNY - New Paltz, including: Graduate School, Honors Program, Language Immersion Institute, Undergraduate Programs and more.


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    SUNY - State University of New York

    The State University of New York - SUNY is comprised of sixty-four institutions that include everything from world-renowned community colleges such as the Fashion Institute of Technology, to first-rate graduate schools that include the nation’s top veterinary school. The System’s highly regarded doctoral degree granting universities boast top research programs and attract experts in a variety of fields. SUNY has expanded to include more than 418,000 students enrolled in 6,688 programs of study. All of this was born as our nation’s history began, and continues to unfold in a positive and groundbreaking way as the nation’s largest and most comprehensive state university system continues to educate New Yorkers, as well as students from across the country and the world.

    Today, extensive study abroad opportunities exist, and majors range from childhood education to biomedical engineering. International students from over 160 countries attend a SUNY school. SUNY has also created the SUNY Learning Network, one of the nation’s largest distance learning programs which provides educational opportunities to more than 70,000 students through 4,000 courses and offers sixty degree and certificate programs.

    SUNY colleges and universities are spread out across New York State, giving prospective students the choice to study amidst beautiful mountains, world-class beaches, America’s most vibrant and well-known cities, or quaint rural villages. Each region of New York offers unparalleled attractions that draw more than 418,000 students to SUNY universities, colleges, and two-year schools. All across New York State, you will find great places to live and learn.

    Southern New York State offers students an opportunity to study near hundreds of museums, restaurants, cafes, clubs and theatres in Manhattan, the heart of New York City. They shop on Fifth Avenue, explore diverse ethnic neighborhoods, spend afternoons at the world-renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art, or attend concerts at Carnegie Hall. You may choose to study on Long Island, where you are a short commute to New York City but also benefit from a less bustling atmosphere and close proximity to picturesque beaches. You can visit the Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site in the Catskill and Hudson Valley regions north of New York City. In winter, ski Hunter Mountain.

    In central New York, beautiful bike routes are abundant along the Erie Canal Heritage Trail. Students often visit the Finger Lakes region, where you will find cozy inns, spectacular gorges and waterfalls, and Taughannock Falls State Park.

    Head further west toward Buffalo and visit Niagara Falls, the first state park in the nation. The Falls attract hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the globe each year. Going back east and a little north you will encounter the Adirondacks, and its soaring peaks and crystal-clear lakes, where recreational opportunities abound. Just south of the Adirondacks, young adults love to sample the sophisticated nightlife of Saratoga Springs and visit the town’s prestigious race track. About twenty minutes away, you’ll find Albany, the capital of the Empire State. While in the Capital Region, visit the New York State Museum, see a show at the stately Palace Theatre. Whichever SUNY institution you choose, you will be in New York State and its world-famous attractions.

    SUNY campuses are located across New York State in urban, suburban, and rural areas. From Long Island to Buffalo, from Plattsburgh to Binghamton and everywhere in-between you'll find a SUNY campus. Press to see SUNY Map of Campus Locations.


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